https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/home daily 1.0 2024-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a2b85035-74a6-4cda-b0a9-9660c2a5bfaf/DSC_6203-HDR_square_space.jpg Home Mono Lake Basin above the Clouds A thick winter cloud inversion settles into the Mono Lake Basin, leaving nothing but a smooth layer of clouds filling the valley below. From the overlook off Highway 395, the whole basin feels hidden under a soft white blanket, with only the distant Wassuk Range in Nevada rising above it. Their ridgelines float just high enough to catch the light, giving the scene this calm, otherworldly feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9edddc68-a61e-45ea-a15a-a7d0c0a7aea1/DSC_6014-Edit_square_space.jpg Home Mirror World Lake Manly appears as a thin, impossible sheet of water spread across the salt flats of Badwater Basin, turning the lowest point in North America into a vast mirror. Mountains stretch upside‑down across its surface, clouds drift in it as if they’ve come to rest. It looks less like a body of water and more like the sky has slipped down to touch the earth. What makes it extraordinary is how rarely it exists at all. Death Valley is one of the driest places in the World, and most years the basin holds nothing but cracked salt polygons and shimmering heat. Only after unusually heavy rains does enough water collect to form a true lake. Even then, it’s temporary. Sun, wind, and evaporation begin erasing it almost immediately. To see Lake Manly is to catch the desert in a moment of forgetfulness, when it briefly remembers its Ice Age past. It’s a sight most visitors never witness. Lake Manly, at least ephemerally, returns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/88b5c30e-05b6-4074-8450-a1cb0f596988/DSC_5733_square_space.jpg Home Photographer's Delight Evonne tops out on the aptly named "Photographer's Delight", 5.3 PG13 in the High Peaks region of Pinnacles National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/becd5807-1637-47bc-9ef6-5717eb7d3be5/DSC_3147-Edit-Edit_square_space.jpg Home Post Climbing Reflection Evonne sits on the granite boulder she just climbed, its precarious perch atop Turtleback Dome a quiet reminder of the glaciers that shaped this landscape long ago. The sun has slipped below the horizon, and the Belt of Venus washes the sky in soft pink and violet. She gazes out over Yosemite Valley, where El Capitan and Half Dome keep an ever watchful eye over the Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3039a829-9e12-4c3c-97a4-56e36db33be8/DSC_2814-HDR_edit_square_space.jpg Home Autumn Gold near the Sierra Crest Quaking aspens with leaves turned a spectacular bright yellow, marking autumn's brief brilliance, before winter claims the Sierra. Behind the aspens, Leavitt Peak towers along the Sierra crest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/cae7dd97-ff94-45a6-8fe2-fdda98342f5e/DSC_1645-Edit_square_space.jpg Home Darwin Canyon from Lamarck Col: A Moonscape From the lofty threshold of Lamarck Col, perched at over 13,000 feet, the view plunges into the surreal depths of Darwin Canyon--a stark moonscape carved by ancient ice and time. The sky above broods with heavy, mottled clouds, their charcoal blotches drifting like ink across a pale canvas. Yet through the smoke-filtered veil, sunrays pierce in dramatic shafts, their diffuse light made possible by a distant wildland fire, unseen but felt and smelled. Below, four unnamed lakes lie nestled in the canyon’s granite cradle, strung together like beads on a forgotten necklace. Their surfaces shimmer faintly, catching the fractured light as it dances across stone and shadow. The terrain is austere, almost lunar, with fractured ridgelines and glacial polish giving way to silence and stillness. It’s a landscape that feels both alien and sacred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/433f10d0-f772-432a-969a-732a25a21882/DSC_7832_square_space.jpg Home Hunted Fish, Osprey, and the Loch Ness Monster An osprey sweeps over the salty expanse of Mono Lake, talons locked around the day’s hard‑won catch—likely plucked from one of the clear, cold rivers or lakes spilling out of the Eastern Sierra. Behind it rises a towering tufa spire, its silhouette uncannily echoing the shape of the Loch Ness Monster as it looms over the water. The moment feels both wild and whimsical, a collision of real predator and imagined legend in one of California’s strangest, most beautiful landscapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/da7e1b71-9b40-48b1-ba80-8f2e07f02fa7/DSC_1300-Edit_square_space.jpg Home Blooming yucca plants hanging at the edge of a mountainside along the Timber Top trail in the Los Padres National Forest in the Big Sur region of California. Beyond the ridge, the Pacific Ocean should stretch as far as the could see, yet it is hidden beneath a thick cloud inversion, leaving the impression of standing above the sky itself. At roughly 3,000 feet of elevation, only a short distance from the crashing shoreline below, the scene captures the dramatic rise of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Big Sur’s Los Padres National Forest, where sea and mountain meet in sudden, breathtaking contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5c4389d7-869f-490d-a3e7-7f4f74e00155/DSC_1247-Edit_square_space.jpg Home Path above the Clouds A use trail winds through a field of dense wheatgrass. The path disappears where the ridge drops steeply away, giving no hint of where it leads. Beyond the ridge, the Pacific Ocean should stretch as far as the could see, yet it is hidden beneath a thick cloud inversion, leaving the impression of standing above the sky itself. At roughly 3,000 feet of elevation, only a short distance from the crashing shoreline below, the scene captures the dramatic rise of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Big Sur’s Los Padres National Forest, where sea and mountain meet in sudden, breathtaking contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/37993e71-5012-4ec4-a576-613a0b74ba87/DSC_0554-topaz-rawdenoise-sharpen-HDR_square_space.jpg Home Eisen's Setinel A weathered tree—likely a juniper—clings to life atop an unnamed dome near Pinto Lake in Sequoia National Park. Dwarfed and scarred by centuries of wind, snow, rain, and ice, it endures. Through countless cycles of nature’s most ferocious elements, this gnarled elder still stands. A sentinel, keeping its watchful eye on Mount Eisen’s jagged pinnacles. A testament to resilience. A symbol of the will to survive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/37b61bec-b61d-4d1d-9dd5-34ce539f6b2c/DSC_0334-HDR_square_space.jpg Home Icy Infinity Pool Ice, often slow to melt out in high alpine lakes in the Sierra, cover Middle Gaylor Lake in the Gaylor Lakes Basin of Yosemite National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ea2d9041-c0c9-4ea9-b512-6a085daf7ef5/DSC_7699-HDR_square_space.jpg Home Storm over Dana and Gibbs A storm brews over Mount Dana and Mount Gibbs near the eastern side of Yosemite National Park, California, USA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0407716a-2746-4f78-89f6-d7a09531cbfc/DSC_7407_square_space.jpg Home Badlands Badlands in Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/2c13262d-9ef4-4a2a-b560-0366ee38db7d/DSC_7399_square_space.jpg Home Path to the Badlands A pathway to an overlook in the Zabriskie Point badlands in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f82ef670-07ca-454a-b7c6-1b285b10901d/DSC_7003_square_space.jpg Home Through the Mobius Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills, showcasing Lone Pine Peak and Mount Whitney, the latter being the tallest mountain in the United States ex Alaska at 14,505 feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ca2604d5-8cca-4c1b-84e7-6f780fb00ebe/DSC_6906-HDR_square_space.jpg Home Eternal Giants: The Sentinel and the Fallen In the heart of Humboldt Redwoods State Park along the legendary Avenue of the Giants, the setting sun pierces through the dense forest canopy, casting ethereal beams of light across the scene. The foreground is marked by the remnants of a once-mighty redwood, split in half by the forces of nature in a bygone era. Standing tall and proud at the center, a majestic redwood tree reaches beyond the frame, symbolizing strength and resilience. The background reveals the dense, ancient forest, a testament to the enduring beauty and timelessness of these towering giants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a29ae432-bb76-4cf5-96c4-36c981ad1b86/DSC_6044-Enhanced-NR_square_space.jpg Home Solitary Sentinel of Tenaya Canyon Perched precariously on the rugged, glaciated cliffs of Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park, a lone tree stands as a solitary sentinel against the vast, dramatic backdrop of nature's grandeur. Captured with a telephoto lens, the composition draws the viewer's eye to this resilient tree, its silhouette stark against the majesty of the towering cliffs. The scene evokes a sense of awe and wonder, highlighting the tree's tenacity in the face of harsh elements and the passage of time. The muted colors of the canyon walls contrast beautifully with the vibrant hues of the tree's foliage, adding depth and drama to this breathtaking landscape. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of endurance and the sublime beauty of one of nature's most iconic locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9397c34a-58ab-46f0-9aa4-ed82ba74462b/DSC_6004-HDR-2_square_space.jpg Home Autumn's Embrace in Yosemite Valley Nestled in the heart of Yosemite Valley, this breathtaking scene captures the serene beauty of the Merced River as it winds gracefully in an S curve, pointing towards the majestic El Capitan formation in the background. To the right, a dogwood tree, ablaze in brilliant red fall foliage, stands in vivid contrast to the deep blue waters of the river and the rugged granite of El Capitan. As the sun sets, a streak of golden light bathes El Capitan in a warm, ethereal glow, enhancing the tranquil ambiance of this iconic landscape. The crisp autumn air and the gentle flow of the river invite viewers to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of one of the most picturesque moments in Yosemite Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1f382786-0689-452b-a234-202d8855f1df/DSC_5948_5947_5946_5945_focus_stack_square_space.jpg Home Granite Park Sunrise At dawn in Granite Park, Inyo National Forest, an unnamed lake sits tranquil in the foreground, dotted with rocky outcrops that break the water's surface. The stillness of the lake contrasts with the dramatic peaks in the background, bathed in the soft, golden light of the rising sun. This moment captures the raw beauty and serene power of nature at its finest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4e1904de-d9f9-40b5-b7b0-6645fd41adfd/DSC_5922_5924-Enhanced-NR-Edit_square_space.jpg Home Milky Way and Shooting Star over Granite Park In the serene expanse of Granite Park, within the John Muir Wilderness of the Inyo National Forest, the Milky Way rises majestically over an unnamed alpine lake, casting a magical reflection on the water's surface. The rugged granite spires of Granite Park loom in the background, adding to the dramatic beauty of the scene. A shooting star streaks across the sky, captured serendipitously in the middle of the frame. This photograph, taken about 100 feet from my campsite at an elevation of 11,300 feet, is a composite of two exposures: a 15-second shot at ISO 4000 for the sky and a 30-second shot at ISO 6400 for the foreground, both at 14mm, f/2.8. This image epitomizes the stunning and serene beauty of the high Sierra night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/967cacaf-f923-497c-a362-816e2b8b92cf/DSC_5872_square_space.jpg Home Granite Park An unnamed lake in the aptly named Granite Park region. Sunset in the Granite Park, John Muir Wilderness, Inyo National Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/c8d15231-c0e3-45ab-89ed-d161aa282bea/DSC_5771_5772_focus_stack-2.jpg Home Resilience Amidst Granite Giants: A resilient bonsai tree, weathered by the elements, stands defiantly in the cracks of Yosemite’s high country granite. Glacial erratics dot the landscape, while the Cathedral Range looms in the background, framed by storm clouds from another Sierra thunderstorm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/b8b18333-f9ff-4509-9c0d-ad33732e0117/DSC_5675-Enhanced-NR-Edit-2.jpg Home The galactic center of the Milky Way can be seen rising over the Kearsarge Pinnacles in the Kearsarge Lakes Basin. The first Kearsarge Lake can be seen in the foreground reflecting the stars and Pinnacles. The sunlight reflecting from the setting moon off the right of the frame, out of view, provides just enough ambient light to slightly illuminate the trees on the left and the tops of the Kearsarge Pinnacles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f8a27931-3109-42b7-9bdb-c7448b926f9c/DSC_4922-Edit_rm_shine_square_space.jpg Home Albert bouldering on Turtleback Dome, Yosemite National Park with Half Dome and El Capitan in the Background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a4622fc3-b66a-4171-92f1-4aefbc87b5c3/DSC_4810.jpg Home Albert bouldering on Turtleback Dome, Yosemite National Park with Half Dome in the Background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/627cfad3-bfa4-41b7-99eb-ecf222ff265c/DSC_4074-2.jpg Home Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/71c0dc51-3df8-4317-a0b3-f7f0a70977db/DSC_4024-Edit_FS_square_space.jpg Home Long dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1717960264742-NYUE14HD9DI8VLYBE2RT/DSC_3111-HDR-2.jpg Home Merced River and Dogwoods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/44e750c7-86d5-4c1f-a968-3945d63bfa32/DSC_0490-HDR-Edit-2.jpg Home Mono Lake sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3429fc6b-fc2b-43ac-9bae-9285dc86cc60/DSC_2408_2411_2417_2420_2426_2429-HDR-Edit-3.jpg Home Wildflowers in the Tuolumne Meadows high country in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/69a14d3c-4a08-401d-b81e-060e4b28289c/DSC_0807.jpg Home Sunset light sweeps across the Yosemite Valley floor, spotlighting Bridalveil Fall perfectly while storm clouds gather in the distance over Clouds Rest and Half Dome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f22dc0cb-ae06-468c-ad54-cffcb8427c29/DSC_0735.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/031172a6-e29e-4f58-884d-b795f04aa0b7/DSC_0592-HDR-2.jpg Home Mount Banner and Thousand Island Lake during sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3886c012-3197-46d9-b8e7-404a3086834d/DSC_2483.jpg Home A lonely tree grows on the plug in Panum Crater. Mono Lake and the Mono Lake Basin can be seen in the distance with an approaching storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/45f6a0f9-f956-4e78-98b8-5cdf26910a34/DSC_0650-2.jpg Home Fall colors in the Eastern Sierra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/8a7f56d7-0baa-400f-99f5-de9b1ca9af81/DSC_0336-2.jpg Home Mono Lake Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/25c6050d-5463-4a94-b85e-f74808e81bdb/DSC_0258-HDR-3.jpg Home Cathedral range in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/84c4a2da-1a6b-4017-8910-16f9d591de55/DSC_9908.jpg Home Ice formations on Yosemite's Bridalveil Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/b3d5f3f8-4143-492e-ae76-dd8e68dc4e6a/DSC_8966-HDR.jpg Home Mono Lake sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ce0c8e31-e6ba-44f3-a725-9533005c3222/DSC_8841.jpg Home Horsetail firefall in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/67a1fd79-2365-459d-a5fc-8402ca4d3ba9/DSC_7884_TO_7886_FOCUS_STACK_MANUAL_V2.jpg Home Aspen trees along a hillside, overlooking the Bridgeport Valley from the Virginia Lakes road in the Eastern Sierra, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/786c3b63-6f5a-4959-92e9-a74963f24f9e/DSC_7754-2.jpg Home Storm clouds gather around the Kuna Crest (elv 12,170 ft) with a rainbow. But don't be fooled by the beauty. This was part of a major lighting barrage all over California. Within a 72 hour period, there were nearly 11,000 lghting strikes across the State, igniting several major wildfires and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/8c53cd46-3e3b-459b-b9b7-fc8b0502e87e/DSC_7540.jpg Home Ship rock in Mono Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/718f083d-dd10-415f-8d52-f77294efbab4/4788_4789_hdr.jpg Home Mount Dana and Mount Gibbs in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/87a1477a-1460-4964-b019-c6df41351f2d/DSC_7246.jpg Home Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4c2efdbb-c289-4b8c-803b-95a7d8873ae4/DSC_7167.jpg Home Mount Tom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ea718020-2e4e-4f55-8757-2d4e05fa492f/DSC_6540.jpg Home Tayler climbing "Mullah," 5.10 at Castle Rock State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/d2df1bad-6639-47be-9ae5-7398a0e62bb4/DSC_6440.jpg Home Michael leading "Mullah," 5.10a in Castle Rock State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0bf7cbcd-298c-473b-8dfa-b942b67e94f8/DSC_6434.jpg Home Michael leading "Mullah," 5.10a in Castle Rock State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5f596287-01e5-4db8-8fb6-c68cb85ff6c9/DSC_6412.jpg Home Michael leading "Mullah," 5.10a in Castle Rock State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/06c50db6-b9f0-4b4c-a86f-956937c79006/DSC_6973.jpg Home Mount Banner and a partially frozen Thousand Island Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/6f69f8c8-7cbb-42c5-b975-132f0f2a3eb7/DSC_3639.jpg Home Bethany climbing an unknown bouldering problem in Panther Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5b105331-a370-4ec0-90c4-3e2138301301/DSC_3778.jpg Home Bethany climbing an unknown bouldering problem in Panther Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/91888258-cc8f-4953-8f87-64e3fe8f01c3/DSC_3288-3.jpg Home Shark Fin Cove during Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9b084116-e301-44cc-b605-0022cf6638b3/DSC_3379_PS_EDIT_NEW_FINAL_WITH_NOISE_REDUCE_BANDING.jpg Home Shark Fin Cove during a total lunar eclipse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/581fe3af-75f7-4387-b8a9-7e039daec2ac/DSC_3147_PS_EDIT.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1abbd7e7-9524-4337-8ced-1a3ab7572811/DSC_4862_RAMBRANDT.jpg Home Mount Lyell and the Cathedral Range in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/19c73f5a-7c4f-4c33-9fed-51522919ed53/20170627_163747.jpg Home Joe belays Al on Pitch 3 of Matterhorn Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/abb4acd9-596d-44af-805a-d8253b719b7e/DSC_2056_HDR_MANUAL.jpg Home Half Dome and a partial solar eclipse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ebcf86f2-2508-4082-9a3a-0a02df623e8d/DSC_0932_PS.jpg Home Alecia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/53884d74-b9a4-4f38-af63-9adedc407a37/DSC_1233_RAMBRANDT.jpg Home Ten Lakes basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/37214a1e-122a-4e2a-9f44-74fd48bf090a/DSC_1045_RAMBRANDT.jpg Home Minarets, Mount Ritter, and Mount Banner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/e5d8bae2-4abf-43d7-b89a-755c5bc767d0/DSC_1096_RAMBRANDT.jpg Home Minarets with Iceburg Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3867d486-69e1-49f8-bd1b-e63558857a85/DSC_2920.jpg Home An Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) rests on a branch in a flower bush (plant unknown). 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The telephoto lens captures the resilience of isolated trees clinging tenaciously to the sheer cliff walls, while low-hanging clouds weave an air of mystery. Muted colors, softened by the impending storm, underscore the raw beauty of Yosemite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a29ae432-bb76-4cf5-96c4-36c981ad1b86/DSC_6044-Enhanced-NR_square_space.jpg Yosemite National Park Solitary Sentinel of Tenaya Canyon Perched precariously on the rugged, glaciated cliffs of Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park, a lone tree stands as a solitary sentinel against the vast, dramatic backdrop of nature's grandeur. Captured with a telephoto lens, the composition draws the viewer's eye to this resilient tree, its silhouette stark against the majesty of the towering cliffs. The scene evokes a sense of awe and wonder, highlighting the tree's tenacity in the face of harsh elements and the passage of time. The muted colors of the canyon walls contrast beautifully with the vibrant hues of the tree's foliage, adding depth and drama to this breathtaking landscape. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of endurance and the sublime beauty of one of nature's most iconic locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9397c34a-58ab-46f0-9aa4-ed82ba74462b/DSC_6004-HDR-2_square_space.jpg Yosemite National Park Autumn's Embrace in Yosemite Valley Nestled in the heart of Yosemite Valley, this breathtaking scene captures the serene beauty of the Merced River as it winds gracefully in an S curve, pointing towards the majestic El Capitan formation in the background. To the right, a dogwood tree, ablaze in brilliant red fall foliage, stands in vivid contrast to the deep blue waters of the river and the rugged granite of El Capitan. As the sun sets, a streak of golden light bathes El Capitan in a warm, ethereal glow, enhancing the tranquil ambiance of this iconic landscape. The crisp autumn air and the gentle flow of the river invite viewers to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of one of the most picturesque moments in Yosemite Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/c8d15231-c0e3-45ab-89ed-d161aa282bea/DSC_5771_5772_focus_stack-2.jpg Yosemite National Park Resilience Amidst Granite Giants: A resilient bonsai tree, weathered by the elements, stands defiantly in the cracks of Yosemite’s high country granite. Glacial erratics dot the landscape, while the Cathedral Range looms in the background, framed by storm clouds from another Sierra thunderstorm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3e3f8913-e3a1-4033-9709-0ed19c485313/DSC_5511-HDR-2.jpg Yosemite National Park Blooming Lupine and the setting sun in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/6e4b9c51-bad8-4ba5-8b45-1be724689c8d/DSC_4082-HDR-2.jpg Yosemite National Park Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/627cfad3-bfa4-41b7-99eb-ecf222ff265c/DSC_4074-2.jpg Yosemite National Park Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1717960264742-NYUE14HD9DI8VLYBE2RT/DSC_3111-HDR-2.jpg Yosemite National Park El Capitan with the Merced River and Dogwood blooms during Spring in Yosemite Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/fb88efa6-4363-413e-b1fa-2cc384823254/DSC_0814.jpg Yosemite National Park Spring sunlight cuts across the Bridalveil Fall and the Cathedral Rocks and Spires during sunset as seen from Tunnel View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3429fc6b-fc2b-43ac-9bae-9285dc86cc60/DSC_2408_2411_2417_2420_2426_2429-HDR-Edit-3.jpg Yosemite National Park Wildflowers in the Tuolumne Meadows high country in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/36377475-f0e4-4a4a-aa3f-e23481574dea/DSC_2464_2465_rambrandt_merge_square_space.jpg Yosemite National Park Alpine Beginnings Spring arrives late in the upper elevations of the Yosemite High Country. A small grouping of wildflowers signal the start of a very short growing season in the California alpine. This small stream is near Lower Gaylor Lake in the Gaylor Lakes Basin in Yosemite National Park. 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But don't be fooled by the beauty. This was part of a major lighting barrage all over California. Within a 72 hour period, there were nearly 11,000 lghting strikes across the State, igniting several major wildfires and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/718f083d-dd10-415f-8d52-f77294efbab4/4788_4789_hdr.jpg Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f289a920-8af2-4b5e-af83-3c9950ff40a0/DSC_4862_RAMBRANDT.jpg Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/850e4305-aba9-4083-bd95-c0dfa1ce8b48/DSC_1215_RAMBRANDT_NEW.jpg Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/53884d74-b9a4-4f38-af63-9adedc407a37/DSC_1233_RAMBRANDT.jpg Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/2bce1cd2-9b5b-413b-8457-e6c73db28243/DSC_0035_6_7-Edit.jpg Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/abb4acd9-596d-44af-805a-d8253b719b7e/DSC_2056_HDR_MANUAL.jpg Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a185e794-84d8-4abe-be0d-6b4f7c184015/DSC_0030.jpg Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f289a920-8af2-4b5e-af83-3c9950ff40a0/DSC_4862_RAMBRANDT.jpg Yosemite National Park https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/high-sierra-nevada daily 0.75 2025-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3039a829-9e12-4c3c-97a4-56e36db33be8/DSC_2814-HDR_edit_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada Autumn Gold near the Sierra Crest Quaking aspens with leaves turned a spectacular bright yellow, marking autumn's brief brilliance, before winter claims the Sierra. Behind the aspens, Leavitt Peak towers along the Sierra crest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/cae7dd97-ff94-45a6-8fe2-fdda98342f5e/DSC_1645-Edit_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada Darwin Canyon from Lamarck Col: A Moonscape From the lofty threshold of Lamarck Col, perched at over 13,000 feet, the view plunges into the surreal depths of Darwin Canyon--a stark moonscape carved by ancient ice and time. The sky above broods with heavy, mottled clouds, their charcoal blotches drifting like ink across a pale canvas. Yet through the smoke-filtered veil, sunrays pierce in dramatic shafts, their diffuse light made possible by a distant wildland fire, unseen but felt and smelled. Below, four unnamed lakes lie nestled in the canyon’s granite cradle, strung together like beads on a forgotten necklace. Their surfaces shimmer faintly, catching the fractured light as it dances across stone and shadow. The terrain is austere, almost lunar, with fractured ridgelines and glacial polish giving way to silence and stillness. It’s a landscape that feels both alien and sacred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/37993e71-5012-4ec4-a576-613a0b74ba87/DSC_0554-topaz-rawdenoise-sharpen-HDR_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/37b61bec-b61d-4d1d-9dd5-34ce539f6b2c/DSC_0334-HDR_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada Icy Infinity Pool Ice, often slow to melt out in high alpine lakes in the Sierra, cover Middle Gaylor Lake in the Gaylor Lakes Basin of Yosemite National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ea2d9041-c0c9-4ea9-b512-6a085daf7ef5/DSC_7699-HDR_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada Storm over Dana and Gibbs A storm brews over Mount Dana and Mount Gibbs near the eastern side of Yosemite National Park, California, USA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1f382786-0689-452b-a234-202d8855f1df/DSC_5948_5947_5946_5945_focus_stack_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada Granite Park Sunrise At dawn in Granite Park, Inyo National Forest, an unnamed lake sits tranquil in the foreground, dotted with rocky outcrops that break the water's surface. The stillness of the lake contrasts with the dramatic peaks in the background, bathed in the soft, golden light of the rising sun. This moment captures the raw beauty and serene power of nature at its finest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4e1904de-d9f9-40b5-b7b0-6645fd41adfd/DSC_5922_5924-Enhanced-NR-Edit_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada Milky Way and Shooting Star over Granite Park In the serene expanse of Granite Park, within the John Muir Wilderness of the Inyo National Forest, the Milky Way rises majestically over an unnamed alpine lake, casting a magical reflection on the water's surface. The rugged granite spires of Granite Park loom in the background, adding to the dramatic beauty of the scene. A shooting star streaks across the sky, captured serendipitously in the middle of the frame. This photograph, taken about 100 feet from my campsite at an elevation of 11,300 feet, is a composite of two exposures: a 15-second shot at ISO 4000 for the sky and a 30-second shot at ISO 6400 for the foreground, both at 14mm, f/2.8. This image epitomizes the stunning and serene beauty of the high Sierra night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/967cacaf-f923-497c-a362-816e2b8b92cf/DSC_5872_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada Granite Park An unnamed lake in the aptly named Granite Park region. Sunset in the Granite Park, John Muir Wilderness, Inyo National Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/c8d15231-c0e3-45ab-89ed-d161aa282bea/DSC_5771_5772_focus_stack-2.jpg High Sierra Nevada Resilience Amidst Granite Giants: A resilient bonsai tree, weathered by the elements, stands defiantly in the cracks of Yosemite’s high country granite. Glacial erratics dot the landscape, while the Cathedral Range looms in the background, framed by storm clouds from another Sierra thunderstorm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/b8b18333-f9ff-4509-9c0d-ad33732e0117/DSC_5675-Enhanced-NR-Edit-2.jpg High Sierra Nevada The galactic center of the Milky Way can be seen rising over the Kearsarge Pinnacles in the Kearsarge Lakes Basin. The first Kearsarge Lake can be seen in the foreground reflecting the stars and Pinnacles. The sunlight reflecting from the setting moon off the right of the frame, out of view, provides just enough ambient light to slightly illuminate the trees on the left and the tops of the Kearsarge Pinnacles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5edca7da-ed4f-4be9-a29e-733b77ae0209/DSC_5573-2.jpg High Sierra Nevada Mountain Pride bloom with the Kearsarge Lakes and Kearsarge Pinnacles in the background, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/d667d82c-0f5a-4e10-b0d9-4d17d8497cae/DSC_2587_to_2607-HDR_FOCUS_STACK-Edit_2-2.jpg High Sierra Nevada Sabrina Lake Basin wildflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/36377475-f0e4-4a4a-aa3f-e23481574dea/DSC_2464_2465_rambrandt_merge_square_space.jpg High Sierra Nevada Alpine Beginnings Spring arrives late in the upper elevations of the Yosemite High Country. A small grouping of wildflowers signal the start of a very short growing season in the California alpine. This small stream is near Lower Gaylor Lake in the Gaylor Lakes Basin in Yosemite National Park. Mount Lyell and Mount Maclure can be seen in the upper-left-hand-side of the frame in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3429fc6b-fc2b-43ac-9bae-9285dc86cc60/DSC_2408_2411_2417_2420_2426_2429-HDR-Edit-3.jpg High Sierra Nevada Wildflowers in the Tuolumne Meadows high country in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0e814e05-ef00-4dcf-af3f-e9b2d50da91d/DSC_0595-HDR-2.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/031172a6-e29e-4f58-884d-b795f04aa0b7/DSC_0592-HDR-2.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/25c6050d-5463-4a94-b85e-f74808e81bdb/DSC_0258-HDR-3.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/786c3b63-6f5a-4959-92e9-a74963f24f9e/DSC_7754-2.jpg High Sierra Nevada Storm clouds gather around the Kuna Crest (elv 12,170 ft) with a rainbow. But don't be fooled by the beauty. This was part of a major lighting barrage all over California. Within a 72 hour period, there were nearly 11,000 lghting strikes across the State, igniting several major wildfires and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/718f083d-dd10-415f-8d52-f77294efbab4/4788_4789_hdr.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/06c50db6-b9f0-4b4c-a86f-956937c79006/DSC_6973.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f289a920-8af2-4b5e-af83-3c9950ff40a0/DSC_4862_RAMBRANDT.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/c62131f5-1bc6-4a37-afd6-0e1558c05abd/DSC_2110.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/37214a1e-122a-4e2a-9f44-74fd48bf090a/DSC_1045_RAMBRANDT.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/e5d8bae2-4abf-43d7-b89a-755c5bc767d0/DSC_1096_RAMBRANDT.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/850e4305-aba9-4083-bd95-c0dfa1ce8b48/DSC_1215_RAMBRANDT_NEW.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/53884d74-b9a4-4f38-af63-9adedc407a37/DSC_1233_RAMBRANDT.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/2bce1cd2-9b5b-413b-8457-e6c73db28243/DSC_0035_6_7-Edit.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a185e794-84d8-4abe-be0d-6b4f7c184015/DSC_0030.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f289a920-8af2-4b5e-af83-3c9950ff40a0/DSC_4862_RAMBRANDT.jpg High Sierra Nevada https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/eastern-sierra-nevada daily 0.75 2025-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a2b85035-74a6-4cda-b0a9-9660c2a5bfaf/DSC_6203-HDR_square_space.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada Mono Lake Basin above the Clouds A thick winter cloud inversion settles into the Mono Lake Basin, leaving nothing but a smooth layer of clouds filling the valley below. From the overlook off Highway 395, the whole basin feels hidden under a soft white blanket, with only the distant Wassuk Range in Nevada rising above it. Their ridgelines float just high enough to catch the light, giving the scene this calm, otherworldly feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f82ef670-07ca-454a-b7c6-1b285b10901d/DSC_7003_square_space.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada Through the Mobius Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills, showcasing Lone Pine Peak and Mount Whitney, the latter being the tallest mountain in the United States ex Alaska at 14,505 feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/44e750c7-86d5-4c1f-a968-3945d63bfa32/DSC_0490-HDR-Edit-2.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada Mono Lake sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3886c012-3197-46d9-b8e7-404a3086834d/DSC_2483.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada A lonely tree grows on the plug in Panum Crater. Mono Lake and the Mono Lake Basin can be seen in the distance with an approaching storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0746f3d3-957c-4f17-9278-3cfa592af1ef/DSC_0650-2.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/8a7f56d7-0baa-400f-99f5-de9b1ca9af81/DSC_0336-2.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada Mono Lake Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/8dd4e756-7405-4252-87a1-57f669e8c088/DSC_0286_0289_0292_0295-HDR-Edit.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada Rock formations on Panum Crater overlooking Mono Lake during sunset light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/b3d5f3f8-4143-492e-ae76-dd8e68dc4e6a/DSC_8966-HDR.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/67a1fd79-2365-459d-a5fc-8402ca4d3ba9/DSC_7884_TO_7886_FOCUS_STACK_MANUAL_V2.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada Aspen trees along a hillside, overlooking the Bridgeport Valley from the Virginia Lakes road in the Eastern Sierra, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/8c53cd46-3e3b-459b-b9b7-fc8b0502e87e/DSC_7540.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4c2efdbb-c289-4b8c-803b-95a7d8873ae4/DSC_7167.jpg Eastern Sierra Nevada https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/night-sky-celestial-events daily 0.75 2025-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4e1904de-d9f9-40b5-b7b0-6645fd41adfd/DSC_5922_5924-Enhanced-NR-Edit_square_space.jpg Night Sky and Celestial Events Milky Way and Shooting Star over Granite Park In the serene expanse of Granite Park, within the John Muir Wilderness of the Inyo National Forest, the Milky Way rises majestically over an unnamed alpine lake, casting a magical reflection on the water's surface. The rugged granite spires of Granite Park loom in the background, adding to the dramatic beauty of the scene. A shooting star streaks across the sky, captured serendipitously in the middle of the frame. This photograph, taken about 100 feet from my campsite at an elevation of 11,300 feet, is a composite of two exposures: a 15-second shot at ISO 4000 for the sky and a 30-second shot at ISO 6400 for the foreground, both at 14mm, f/2.8. This image epitomizes the stunning and serene beauty of the high Sierra night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/b8b18333-f9ff-4509-9c0d-ad33732e0117/DSC_5675-Enhanced-NR-Edit-2.jpg Night Sky and Celestial Events The galactic center of the Milky Way can be seen rising over the Kearsarge Pinnacles in the Kearsarge Lakes Basin. The first Kearsarge Lake can be seen in the foreground reflecting the stars and Pinnacles. The sunlight reflecting from the setting moon off the right of the frame, out of view, provides just enough ambient light to slightly illuminate the trees on the left and the tops of the Kearsarge Pinnacles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9b084116-e301-44cc-b605-0022cf6638b3/DSC_3379_PS_EDIT_NEW_FINAL_WITH_NOISE_REDUCE_BANDING.jpg Night Sky and Celestial Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/850e4305-aba9-4083-bd95-c0dfa1ce8b48/DSC_1215_RAMBRANDT_NEW.jpg Night Sky and Celestial Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/abb4acd9-596d-44af-805a-d8253b719b7e/DSC_2056_HDR_MANUAL.jpg Night Sky and Celestial Events https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/death-valley-national-park daily 0.75 2026-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9edddc68-a61e-45ea-a15a-a7d0c0a7aea1/DSC_6014-Edit_square_space.jpg Death Valley National Park Mirror World Lake Manly appears as a thin, impossible sheet of water spread across the salt flats of Badwater Basin, turning the lowest point in North America into a vast mirror. Mountains stretch upside‑down across its surface, clouds drift in it as if they’ve come to rest. It looks less like a body of water and more like the sky has slipped down to touch the earth. What makes it extraordinary is how rarely it exists at all. Death Valley is one of the driest places in the World, and most years the basin holds nothing but cracked salt polygons and shimmering heat. Only after unusually heavy rains does enough water collect to form a true lake. Even then, it’s temporary. Sun, wind, and evaporation begin erasing it almost immediately. To see Lake Manly is to catch the desert in a moment of forgetfulness, when it briefly remembers its Ice Age past. It’s a sight most visitors never witness. Lake Manly, at least ephemerally, returns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0f4405e8-553a-447e-bbc8-479eebca0e9d/DSC_7416_square_space.jpg Death Valley National Park Erosion Badlands in Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0407716a-2746-4f78-89f6-d7a09531cbfc/DSC_7407_square_space.jpg Death Valley National Park Badlands Badlands in Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/2c13262d-9ef4-4a2a-b560-0366ee38db7d/DSC_7399_square_space.jpg Death Valley National Park Path to the Badlands A pathway to an overlook in the Zabriskie Point badlands in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4fe2c66d-67d9-4bb1-a12a-a33c3a8386ad/DSC_7312-HDR_square_space.jpg Death Valley National Park The Valley of Death Death Valley from Dante's View during a spectacular sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/87a1477a-1460-4964-b019-c6df41351f2d/DSC_7246.jpg Death Valley National Park Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/other-california daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/da7e1b71-9b40-48b1-ba80-8f2e07f02fa7/DSC_1300-Edit_square_space.jpg Other California Blooming yucca plants hanging at the edge of a mountainside along the Timber Top trail in the Los Padres National Forest in the Big Sur region of California. Beyond the ridge, the Pacific Ocean should stretch as far as the could see, yet it is hidden beneath a thick cloud inversion, leaving the impression of standing above the sky itself. At roughly 3,000 feet of elevation, only a short distance from the crashing shoreline below, the scene captures the dramatic rise of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Big Sur’s Los Padres National Forest, where sea and mountain meet in sudden, breathtaking contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5c4389d7-869f-490d-a3e7-7f4f74e00155/DSC_1247-Edit_square_space.jpg Other California Path above the Clouds A use trail winds through a field of dense wheatgrass. The path disappears where the ridge drops steeply away, giving no hint of where it leads. Beyond the ridge, the Pacific Ocean should stretch as far as the could see, yet it is hidden beneath a thick cloud inversion, leaving the impression of standing above the sky itself. At roughly 3,000 feet of elevation, only a short distance from the crashing shoreline below, the scene captures the dramatic rise of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Big Sur’s Los Padres National Forest, where sea and mountain meet in sudden, breathtaking contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ca2604d5-8cca-4c1b-84e7-6f780fb00ebe/DSC_6906-HDR_square_space.jpg Other California Eternal Giants: The Sentinel and the Fallen In the heart of Humboldt Redwoods State Park along the legendary Avenue of the Giants, the setting sun pierces through the dense forest canopy, casting ethereal beams of light across the scene. The foreground is marked by the remnants of a once-mighty redwood, split in half by the forces of nature in a bygone era. Standing tall and proud at the center, a majestic redwood tree reaches beyond the frame, symbolizing strength and resilience. The background reveals the dense, ancient forest, a testament to the enduring beauty and timelessness of these towering giants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9b084116-e301-44cc-b605-0022cf6638b3/DSC_3379_PS_EDIT_NEW_FINAL_WITH_NOISE_REDUCE_BANDING.jpg Other California https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/91888258-cc8f-4953-8f87-64e3fe8f01c3/DSC_3288-3.jpg Other California https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/portfolio daily 0.75 2026-02-09 https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/portfolio/portraits monthly 0.5 2024-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/71c0dc51-3df8-4317-a0b3-f7f0a70977db/DSC_4024-Edit_FS_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Portraits Long dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/6a55225b-3974-4f68-9df9-498d0578d505/DSC_5340_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Portraits Corinne at Mono Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/e74ef762-5eb5-47bb-9b2d-714afb00b1c1/DSC_0015_frequency_separation-2.jpg Portfolio - Portraits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/53614f5d-d2e9-46be-9932-294a2d90df9b/DSC_0932_PS.jpg Portfolio - Portraits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/2339432e-16c3-4830-bb3b-e8c14586dac5/DSC_3147_PS_EDIT.jpg Portfolio - Portraits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/c4058776-2ccc-4a16-907f-f24411476862/DSC_0014_EDITS-2.jpg Portfolio - Portraits https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/portfolio/climbing-and-adventure monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/88b5c30e-05b6-4074-8450-a1cb0f596988/DSC_5733_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure Photographer's Delight Evonne tops out on the aptly named "Photographer's Delight", 5.3 PG13 in the High Peaks region of Pinnacles National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/becd5807-1637-47bc-9ef6-5717eb7d3be5/DSC_3147-Edit-Edit_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure Post Climbing Reflection Evonne sits on the granite boulder she just climbed, its precarious perch atop Turtleback Dome a quiet reminder of the glaciers that shaped this landscape long ago. The sun has slipped below the horizon, and the Belt of Venus washes the sky in soft pink and violet. She gazes out over Yosemite Valley, where El Capitan and Half Dome keep an ever watchful eye over the Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f8a27931-3109-42b7-9bdb-c7448b926f9c/DSC_4922-Edit_rm_shine_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure Albert bouldering on Turtleback Dome with Half Dome in the background, Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a4622fc3-b66a-4171-92f1-4aefbc87b5c3/DSC_4810.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure Albert bouldering on Turtleback Dome with Half Dome in the background, Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/8be0db16-8bc8-43a1-94b5-6e16673424cd/20190804_185022+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure Michael climbing on the North Ridge route (5.6, grade II) of Mount Conness in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0bf7cbcd-298c-473b-8dfa-b942b67e94f8/DSC_6434.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/d2df1bad-6639-47be-9ae5-7398a0e62bb4/DSC_6440.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5f596287-01e5-4db8-8fb6-c68cb85ff6c9/DSC_6412.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ea718020-2e4e-4f55-8757-2d4e05fa492f/DSC_6540.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/aa941e3f-6878-405c-ac6e-73d053c129e7/DSC_6669.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5b105331-a370-4ec0-90c4-3e2138301301/DSC_3778.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/6f69f8c8-7cbb-42c5-b975-132f0f2a3eb7/DSC_3639.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/e5be4983-b9ad-427d-a874-25db27f11d2d/DSC_4942.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/19c73f5a-7c4f-4c33-9fed-51522919ed53/20170627_163747.jpg Portfolio - Climbing and Adventure https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/portfolio/wildlife monthly 0.5 2024-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/433f10d0-f772-432a-969a-732a25a21882/DSC_7832_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Hunted Fish, Osprey, and the Loch Ness Monster An osprey sweeps over the salty expanse of Mono Lake, talons locked around the day’s hard‑won catch—likely plucked from one of the clear, cold rivers or lakes spilling out of the Eastern Sierra. Behind it rises a towering tufa spire, its silhouette uncannily echoing the shape of the Loch Ness Monster as it looms over the water. The moment feels both wild and whimsical, a collision of real predator and imagined legend in one of California’s strangest, most beautiful landscapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1676841257315-CWX1ZO8K329YR1DBNZ0J/DSC_2920.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a03c9741-1219-4c28-9bce-2e2233540c38/DSC_0303.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f5b2248c-123e-46c9-8fcc-d898f03c8a9f/DSC_0380-Edit.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4ccf88cf-2b0b-4d1f-a3e5-929474bf04f9/DSC_0155-Edit.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife https://www.georgelabariaphoto.com/portfolio/landscapes monthly 0.5 2025-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1680842628057-KMZMB67ZS2AYP3YKC28R/DSC_0807.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a2b85035-74a6-4cda-b0a9-9660c2a5bfaf/DSC_6203-HDR_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Mono Lake Basin above the Clouds A thick winter cloud inversion settles into the Mono Lake Basin, leaving nothing but a smooth layer of clouds filling the valley below. From the overlook off Highway 395, the whole basin feels hidden under a soft white blanket, with only the distant Wassuk Range in Nevada rising above it. Their ridgelines float just high enough to catch the light, giving the scene this calm, otherworldly feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/031172a6-e29e-4f58-884d-b795f04aa0b7/DSC_0592-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes High Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9edddc68-a61e-45ea-a15a-a7d0c0a7aea1/DSC_6014-Edit_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Mirror World Lake Manly appears as a thin, impossible sheet of water spread across the salt flats of Badwater Basin, turning the lowest point in North America into a vast mirror. Mountains stretch upside‑down across its surface, clouds drift in it as if they’ve come to rest. It looks less like a body of water and more like the sky has slipped down to touch the earth. What makes it extraordinary is how rarely it exists at all. Death Valley is one of the driest places in the World, and most years the basin holds nothing but cracked salt polygons and shimmering heat. Only after unusually heavy rains does enough water collect to form a true lake. Even then, it’s temporary. Sun, wind, and evaporation begin erasing it almost immediately. To see Lake Manly is to catch the desert in a moment of forgetfulness, when it briefly remembers its Ice Age past. It’s a sight most visitors never witness. Lake Manly, at least ephemerally, returns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f82ef670-07ca-454a-b7c6-1b285b10901d/DSC_7003_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Eastern Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3039a829-9e12-4c3c-97a4-56e36db33be8/DSC_2814-HDR_edit_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Autumn Gold near the Sierra Crest Quaking aspens with leaves turned a spectacular bright yellow, marking autumn's brief brilliance, before winter claims the Sierra. 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Below, four unnamed lakes lie nestled in the canyon’s granite cradle, strung together like beads on a forgotten necklace. Their surfaces shimmer faintly, catching the fractured light as it dances across stone and shadow. The terrain is austere, almost lunar, with fractured ridgelines and glacial polish giving way to silence and stillness. It’s a landscape that feels both alien and sacred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/da7e1b71-9b40-48b1-ba80-8f2e07f02fa7/DSC_1300-Edit_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Blooming yucca plants hanging at the edge of a mountainside along the Timber Top trail in the Los Padres National Forest in the Big Sur region of California. Beyond the ridge, the Pacific Ocean should stretch as far as the could see, yet it is hidden beneath a thick cloud inversion, leaving the impression of standing above the sky itself. At roughly 3,000 feet of elevation, only a short distance from the crashing shoreline below, the scene captures the dramatic rise of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Big Sur’s Los Padres National Forest, where sea and mountain meet in sudden, breathtaking contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9edddc68-a61e-45ea-a15a-a7d0c0a7aea1/DSC_6014-Edit_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/91888258-cc8f-4953-8f87-64e3fe8f01c3/DSC_3288-3.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Other California https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5c4389d7-869f-490d-a3e7-7f4f74e00155/DSC_1247-Edit_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Path above the Clouds A use trail winds through a field of dense wheatgrass. The path disappears where the ridge drops steeply away, giving no hint of where it leads. Beyond the ridge, the Pacific Ocean should stretch as far as the could see, yet it is hidden beneath a thick cloud inversion, leaving the impression of standing above the sky itself. At roughly 3,000 feet of elevation, only a short distance from the crashing shoreline below, the scene captures the dramatic rise of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Big Sur’s Los Padres National Forest, where sea and mountain meet in sudden, breathtaking contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/37993e71-5012-4ec4-a576-613a0b74ba87/DSC_0554-topaz-rawdenoise-sharpen-HDR_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Eisen's Setinel A weathered tree—likely a juniper—clings to life atop an unnamed dome near Pinto Lake in Sequoia National Park. Dwarfed and scarred by centuries of wind, snow, rain, and ice, it endures. Through countless cycles of nature’s most ferocious elements, this gnarled elder still stands. A sentinel, keeping its watchful eye on Mount Eisen’s jagged pinnacles. A testament to resilience. A symbol of the will to survive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/37b61bec-b61d-4d1d-9dd5-34ce539f6b2c/DSC_0334-HDR_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Icy Infinity Pool Ice, often slow to melt out in high alpine lakes in the Sierra, cover Middle Gaylor Lake in the Gaylor Lakes Basin of Yosemite National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ea2d9041-c0c9-4ea9-b512-6a085daf7ef5/DSC_7699-HDR_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Storm over Dana and Gibbs A storm brews over Mount Dana and Mount Gibbs near the eastern side of Yosemite National Park, California, USA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0f4405e8-553a-447e-bbc8-479eebca0e9d/DSC_7416_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Erosion Badlands in Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0407716a-2746-4f78-89f6-d7a09531cbfc/DSC_7407_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Badlands Badlands in Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/2c13262d-9ef4-4a2a-b560-0366ee38db7d/DSC_7399_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Path to the Badlands A pathway to an overlook in the Zabriskie Point badlands in Death Valley National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4fe2c66d-67d9-4bb1-a12a-a33c3a8386ad/DSC_7312-HDR_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes The Valley of Death Death Valley from Dante's View during a spectacular sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f82ef670-07ca-454a-b7c6-1b285b10901d/DSC_7003_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Through the Mobius Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills, showcasing Lone Pine Peak and Mount Whitney, the latter being the tallest mountain in the United States ex Alaska at 14,505 feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/93ccc507-6179-4220-9b04-3cbad07d2ef9/DSC_6951-Enhanced-NR_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Whispers of the Storm Amid the towering cliffs of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, a snowstorm quietly approaches. 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The background reveals the dense, ancient forest, a testament to the enduring beauty and timelessness of these towering giants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/a29ae432-bb76-4cf5-96c4-36c981ad1b86/DSC_6044-Enhanced-NR_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Solitary Sentinel of Tenaya Canyon Perched precariously on the rugged, glaciated cliffs of Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park, a lone tree stands as a solitary sentinel against the vast, dramatic backdrop of nature's grandeur. Captured with a telephoto lens, the composition draws the viewer's eye to this resilient tree, its silhouette stark against the majesty of the towering cliffs. The scene evokes a sense of awe and wonder, highlighting the tree's tenacity in the face of harsh elements and the passage of time. The muted colors of the canyon walls contrast beautifully with the vibrant hues of the tree's foliage, adding depth and drama to this breathtaking landscape. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of endurance and the sublime beauty of one of nature's most iconic locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/9397c34a-58ab-46f0-9aa4-ed82ba74462b/DSC_6004-HDR-2_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Autumn's Embrace in Yosemite Valley Nestled in the heart of Yosemite Valley, this breathtaking scene captures the serene beauty of the Merced River as it winds gracefully in an S curve, pointing towards the majestic El Capitan formation in the background. To the right, a dogwood tree, ablaze in brilliant red fall foliage, stands in vivid contrast to the deep blue waters of the river and the rugged granite of El Capitan. As the sun sets, a streak of golden light bathes El Capitan in a warm, ethereal glow, enhancing the tranquil ambiance of this iconic landscape. The crisp autumn air and the gentle flow of the river invite viewers to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of one of the most picturesque moments in Yosemite Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1f382786-0689-452b-a234-202d8855f1df/DSC_5948_5947_5946_5945_focus_stack_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Granite Park Sunrise At dawn in Granite Park, Inyo National Forest, an unnamed lake sits tranquil in the foreground, dotted with rocky outcrops that break the water's surface. The stillness of the lake contrasts with the dramatic peaks in the background, bathed in the soft, golden light of the rising sun. This moment captures the raw beauty and serene power of nature at its finest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/4e1904de-d9f9-40b5-b7b0-6645fd41adfd/DSC_5922_5924-Enhanced-NR-Edit_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Milky Way and Shooting Star over Granite Park In the serene expanse of Granite Park, within the John Muir Wilderness of the Inyo National Forest, the Milky Way rises majestically over an unnamed alpine lake, casting a magical reflection on the water's surface. The rugged granite spires of Granite Park loom in the background, adding to the dramatic beauty of the scene. A shooting star streaks across the sky, captured serendipitously in the middle of the frame. This photograph, taken about 100 feet from my campsite at an elevation of 11,300 feet, is a composite of two exposures: a 15-second shot at ISO 4000 for the sky and a 30-second shot at ISO 6400 for the foreground, both at 14mm, f/2.8. This image epitomizes the stunning and serene beauty of the high Sierra night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/967cacaf-f923-497c-a362-816e2b8b92cf/DSC_5872_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Granite Park An unnamed lake in the aptly named Granite Park region. Sunset in the Granite Park, John Muir Wilderness, Inyo National Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/c8d15231-c0e3-45ab-89ed-d161aa282bea/DSC_5771_5772_focus_stack-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Resilience Amidst Granite Giants: A resilient bonsai tree, weathered by the elements, stands defiantly in the cracks of Yosemite’s high country granite. Glacial erratics dot the landscape, while the Cathedral Range looms in the background, framed by storm clouds from another Sierra thunderstorm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/b8b18333-f9ff-4509-9c0d-ad33732e0117/DSC_5675-Enhanced-NR-Edit-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes The galactic center of the Milky Way can be seen rising over the Kearsarge Pinnacles in the Kearsarge Lakes Basin. The first Kearsarge Lake can be seen in the foreground reflecting the stars and Pinnacles. The sunlight reflecting from the setting moon off the right of the frame, out of view, provides just enough ambient light to slightly illuminate the trees on the left and the tops of the Kearsarge Pinnacles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/5edca7da-ed4f-4be9-a29e-733b77ae0209/DSC_5573-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Mountain Pride bloom with the Kearsarge Lakes and Kearsarge Pinnacles in the background, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3e3f8913-e3a1-4033-9709-0ed19c485313/DSC_5511-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Blooming Lupine and the setting sun in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/62711fd9-562f-4103-8f80-7945a50297dd/DSC_4092-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/199b2e6e-9624-44a4-9b7d-c29f8b55dcc5/DSC_4097-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/ac7da4d0-6146-4ba0-b39a-2dda0bdc2a8a/DSC_4079-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/f79ee334-2bdd-46d5-b8f9-be5742ee1d3c/DSC_4087-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/6e4b9c51-bad8-4ba5-8b45-1be724689c8d/DSC_4082-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/627cfad3-bfa4-41b7-99eb-ecf222ff265c/DSC_4074-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/dc1f5cf6-ef2a-45a4-b453-bbf5481ff88c/DSC_4073-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Merced River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/51b56f83-ea8b-46cb-a9c9-d2d851be20bf/DSC_3136-HDR-Pano-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes El Capitan with the Merced River and Dogwood blooms during Spring in Yosemite Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/1717960264742-NYUE14HD9DI8VLYBE2RT/DSC_3111-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes El Capitan with the Merced River and Dogwood blooms during Spring in Yosemite Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0550c1ce-a2a3-41e5-b6b9-2ef4738143e1/DSC_3099-HDR-3.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes El Capitan with the Merced River and Dogwood blooms during Spring in Yosemite Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/0edbf4cb-ade2-42ff-9e26-fb32f4b7d3e4/DSC_2960-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Cathedral Rocks in Yosemite Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/44e750c7-86d5-4c1f-a968-3945d63bfa32/DSC_0490-HDR-Edit-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Mono Lake sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/fb88efa6-4363-413e-b1fa-2cc384823254/DSC_0814.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Spring sunlight cuts across the Bridalveil Fall and the Cathedral Rocks and Spires during sunset as seen from Tunnel View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/d667d82c-0f5a-4e10-b0d9-4d17d8497cae/DSC_2587_to_2607-HDR_FOCUS_STACK-Edit_2-2.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Sabrina Lake Basin wildflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/3886c012-3197-46d9-b8e7-404a3086834d/DSC_2483.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes A lonely tree grows on the plug in Panum Crater. Mono Lake and the Mono Lake Basin can be seen in the distance with an approaching storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63716d9ecc3e2d3006fff72d/36377475-f0e4-4a4a-aa3f-e23481574dea/DSC_2464_2465_rambrandt_merge_square_space.jpg Portfolio - Landscapes Alpine Beginnings Spring arrives late in the upper elevations of the Yosemite High Country. A small grouping of wildflowers signal the start of a very short growing season in the California alpine. This small stream is near Lower Gaylor Lake in the Gaylor Lakes Basin in Yosemite National Park. 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